Frontier Scout (1938)

After fighting in the Civil War, Wild Bill Hickok and Whiney head west to investigate missing cattle herds. There they meet their war buddy Norris who is now in the cattle business. When he... See full summary »

Director:

Sam Newfield

Writer:

Frances Guihan (original story)

Stars:

George Houston, Al St. John, Beth Marion

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
George Houston	...	Wild Bill Hickok
Al St. John	...	Whiney Roberts
Beth Marion	...	Mary Ann Norris
Stephen Chase	...	Mort Bennett (as Alden Chase)
Dave O'Brien	...	Steve Norris
Jack C. Smith	...	General U.S. Grant (as Jack Smith)
Budd Buster	...	Jones, Bookkeeper (as Bud Buster)
Walter Byron	...	Lieutenant Adams
Dorothy Fay	...	Julie
Jack Ingram	...	One-Shot Folsom
Minerva Urecal	...	Helen
Kenne Duncan	...	Henchman Crandall (as Kenneth Duncan)
Slim Whitaker	...	Henchman Davis
Kit Guard	...	Henchman King
Carl Mathews	...	Henchman Elliott

Storyline

After fighting in the Civil War, Wild Bill Hickok and Whiney head west to investigate missing cattle herds. There they meet their war buddy Norris who is now in the cattle business. When he is unable to explain the missing herds, Bill goes into action.

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Plot Keywords:

cattle | partner | wild bill hickok | kansas | spy | 

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Taglines:

America's most famous frontiersman gives the screen ADVENTURE in all its thrilling glory!

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Romance | War | Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 September 1938 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Franklyn Warner Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

61 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Oh, Susanna"
Written by Stephen Foster
Sung by George Houston

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